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2LS51×38×6.4 Steel Beam Dimensions and Properties
CISC Double angles · v12.1
Diagram, properties emphasis, and nearby alternatives use the selected unit system.
Section diagram
2LS51×38×6.4 dimensions
Not to scale. Dimensions shown for reference.
Section properties
Symbols match the steel section finder. Imperial and metric values are shown side by side.
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.54 lb/ft | 8.40 kg/m |
| Width | 2.00 in | 50.80 mm |
| Height | 1.50 in | 38.10 mm |
| t | 0.250 in | 6.350 mm |
| Area | 1.63 in² | 1,050.00 mm² |
| Ix | 0.30 in⁴ | 126,000.00 mm⁴ |
| Sx | 0.28 in³ | 4,570.00 mm³ |
| rx | 0.43 in | 11.00 mm |
| J | 0.03 in⁴ | 14,100.00 mm⁴ |
| Cw | 0.01 in⁶ | 2,140,000 mm⁶ |
Alternatives
Useful nearby sections
Same-series weight neighbors, closest Ix, and a nearby depth series when available — with percent change versus 2LS51×38×6.4.
Lighter in Double angles
2LL64×51×4.8
- Weight
- 8.4 kg/m (-0.7%)
- Depth
- 63.5 mm (+67%)
- Ix
- 423,000 mm⁴ (+236%)
Heavier in Double angles
2LE64×64×4.8
- Weight
- 9.2 kg/m (+11%)
- Depth
- 63.5 mm (+67%)
- Ix
- 455,000 mm⁴ (+261%)
Closest Iₓ in Double angles
2LS64×38×6.4
- Weight
- 9.6 kg/m (+15%)
- Depth
- 38.1 mm (0.0%)
- Ix
- 134,000 mm⁴ (+6.3%)
Source: CISC Structural Section Tables SST12.1 · v12.1 · Methodology